Hillsdale College’s endowment now tops $900 million, following a record-setting year in which the school raised $231 million. “That pays the bills, keeps the lights on. It pays the salaries,” Vice President for Institutional Advancement Nancy Johnson said. “There are also things like projects, scholarships, etc., that need money raised every single year. The...
Summer interns give student ambassador training a facelift
Six interns spent their summer building a new training program for the student ambassadors in the admissions department. Other tasks for the interns involved working in the main office and around campus, leading tours and boosting the department’s social media presence, as well as working on one big project per summer. “The program is...
Free Chipotle and beer for seniors this Saturday
While Chipotle is scarce in Hillsdale, luckily it won’t be on Saturday where the class of 2022 can enjoy the popular Mexican restaurant and beer at Hayden Park as part of a senior class event. Free to students and catered by Chipotle and the Market House, the seniors-only event will include yard games, Bell’s Oberon...
Farmers market spotlight: Ad Astra Roastery
On a Saturday morning in the courthouse parking lot, vendors arrive early with their stands of vegetables and baked goods. Across the road, Ad Astra brews a fresh selection of coffee for its full day at the market. From May to October, Saturdays in Hillsdale are home to the Hillsdale Farmers Market from 9 a.m....
‘Curb to Curb’ shuttle service offers rides to airport
While Hillsdale welcomes visitors from across the nation, the college has a problem: the drive from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which is at least an hour and a half. Leonard Smith says he offers a solution with his 11-passenger van and his new business, Curb to Curb Shuttle Service. Curb to Curb services...